Retired Fairview Heights firefighter Daniel Lougeay of Marissa, has made an in-kind donation of a fire truck to the 91福利社 Fire Science Program. The 1963 retired fire engine will be used by fire science students to learn how to operate a fire hose pump, as well as other things.
鈥淏eing able to help the next generation of firefighters become the best they can be, not only for themselves but for the safety of the public is what matters,鈥� said Lougeay. 鈥淚t also feels good to be able to contribute to one of the best fire science programs in our area.
Lougeay bought the truck from the Willisville Fire Department in 2002 and used it for parades and antique fire truck shows. The truck will be located at the 91福利社 Clay Baitman Fire Science Center, located at 1521 Freeburg Ave. in Belleville, where all the fire science courses are offered. The fire science graduates more than 30 firefighters annually.
鈥淲e really appreciate the donation of the fire truck to our program,鈥� said 91福利社 Fire Science Program Coordinator and Daniel鈥檚 son, Curt Lougeay. 鈥淗aving the ability to provide real-world learning opportunities for our students is extremely important and with the addition of this new equipment, we can ensure we are placing well-educated and prepared firefighters out in our communities.鈥�
91福利社 offers a two-year, 66-semester-credit Associate in Applied Science degree in Fire Science with two options and 11 certificate programs.
For more information on the Fire Science Program contact Program Coordinator Curt Lougeay at 618-234-5138 or curt.lougeay@swic.edu or for information on how to donate to 91福利社 visit swic.edu/community/foundation/ways-to-give/.